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30 Jul 2010 | Electronic monitoring should be mandatory for trucking operators that persistently break road rules, ATA says...
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30 Jul 2010 | Coalition will “halt” construction of the proposed Moorebank freight terminal near Sydney if elected...
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30 Jul 2010 | Trucking operators blast stevedore DP World over the running of its port terminal, as increase in congestion hits hard...
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21 May 2009 | Toll fined $220,000 for OHS breach, as judge tells trucking industry to lift its game...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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30 Jul 2010 | Westar Truck Centre officially opens its doors with 42 service bays and motel-style rest rooms for drivers...
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28 Jul 2010 | Gas conference criticises lack of policy on energy security, leading to calls for a 'road map'...
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27 Jul 2010 | The future of Australia's energy security a key agenda item at 2010 Gaseous Fuels conference...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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13 Aug 2008 | Gosford City Council is using one of the latest Isuzu trucks to help it win the war on pollution...
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26 Jul 2010 |
Government refutes claims the construction of freight terminal near Sydney will lead to increase in trucks on the road ...
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26 Jul 2010 |
Government commits to road upgrades in Tasmania and North Queensland if re-elected ...
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23 Jul 2010 |
A re-elected federal Labor government will increase investment in Bega Bypass to improve traffic conditions ...
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24 Jun 2009 |
Latest amendment to ADR makes Electronic Stability Control compulsory from November 2011 ...
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24 Oct 2008 |
The ATA is right to push for 900 new rest areas, which is why it shouldn't accept 500 ...
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03 Jul 2009 |
COAG decision to abandon state-based truck regulation hailed as “historic” by the transport industry ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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28 Jul 2010 | A Sydney man has died after his truck rolled over yesterday, trapping him in the cabin...
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26 Jul 2010 | Government refutes claims the construction of freight terminal near Sydney will lead to increase in trucks on the road...
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29 Jul 2010 | New statistics show a decline in the number of deaths involving heavy rigid trucks...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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November 12, 2009
Work has begun upgrading another three high-risk level crossings under the Rudd Government’s Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese says stop signs will be upgraded to lights and boom gates in the NSW regions of Jerrawa, Duri and Nemingha.
The upgrades follow the installation of safety measures at eight other crossings throughout NSW.
“All up, we’ve allocated $42.7 million from out Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program to upgrade safety around 55 high risk level crossings in NSW,” Albanese says.
He says the $150 million program will fund the installation of boom gates and other measures at 292 level crossings nationwide.
Albanese says there are about 100 accidents at rail crossings each year.
“Between July 2007 and June 2008 there were seven level crossing collisions in NSW, with one resulting in a fatality,” he says.
As well as boosting safety, Albanese says the projects will also deliver economic benefits by supporting local jobs and businesses.
The money for the multi-million dollar program comes from the Government’s stimulus program, and the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has been tasked with delivering the upgrades.
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Sunday, August 01, 2010
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